RSO is concentrated cannabis oil created by marijuana activist Rick Simpson in the early 2000s. The oil is a natural, unrefined product derived from cannabis plants through an ethanol-based process. Rick Simpson Oil is a full-spectrum extract (also known as a whole-plant extract), meaning it still contains all the cannabinoids of the plant, including THC, CBD, flavonoids, proteins, and other compounds. RSO is an activated cannabinoid, which means it does not have to be heated to activate like other concentrates that constitute an acidic form of cannabinoids. So, because phytocannabinoids in the substance are already activated, you wouldn’t need an electronic vaporizer to consume it. Modern research has shown that RSO may be able to help with cancer treatment, in conjunction with other therapies. There is evidence that cannabis oils containing THC can help with nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, treat pain, and improve appetite. Early studies on using THC to treat cancer have been very promising, but research has not shown that RSO or other forms of cannabis oil can directly treat cancer in humans. Research on animals has shown that THC can potentially stop the growth of tumors, stop the cancer cells from spreading, and may even kill off cancer cells. Although there is not an immense amount of direct evidence, RSO has also been shown to be effective with treating other conditions, including: Arthritis Asthma Chronic inflammation Depression Drug addiction High blood pressure Infections (e.g., MRSA) Inflammation Insomnia Multiple sclerosis